Media Partners

The Twin Cities Daily Planet invites you to visit our media partners: COMMUNITY AND ETHNIC MEDIA NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION PARTNERS ARTS MEDIA AND BLOGS CONTRIBUTING BLOGS COMMUNITY AND ETHNIC MEDIA African News Journal "www.anjnews.com":http://www.anjnews.com Magan Abraham, Editor "anjnews@gmail.com":mailto:anjnews@gmail.com 651/644-4455 A monthly newspaper serving African communities in the Twin Cities. The Alley "http://www.lakestreetcouncil.org/news-alley.htm":http://www.lakestreetcouncil.org/news-alley.htm Harvey Winje, Editor "alleywinje@aol.com":mailto:alleywinje@aol.com 612/724-5753 The newspaper of the Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis. American Jewish World "www.ajwnews.com""http://www.ajwnews.com Mordecai Specktor, publisher and editor "editor@ajwnews.com":mailto:editor@ajwnews.com 4509 Minnetonka Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55416 Tel: 952/259-5234 Fax: 952/920-6205 Asian American Press "www.aapress.com":http://www.aapress.com 417 University Ave. St. Paul, MN 55103 Nghi Huynh, publisher and editor "nghi@aapress.com":mailto:nghi@aapress.com 651/224-7032 Minnesota's first Asian American publication, the weekly newspaper is committed to "building community within diversity." Asian Pages "www.asianpages.com":http://www.asianpages.com P.O. Box 11932 St. Paul, Minnesota 55111 Cheryl Weiberg, editor "asianpages@att.net":mailto:asianpages@att.net 952/884-3265 An award-winning bi-weekly newspaper serving Asian-Americans in seven Midwest states. Bridgeland News "http://www.bridgelandnews.org":http://www.bridgelandnews.org 2600 E. Franklin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55406 Jeremy Stratton, editor "editor@bridgelandnews.org":mailto:editor@bridgelandnews.org 612/692-8560 Newspaper serving residents in Cedar-Riverside, Seward, and Southeast Minneapolis. Camden Community News "www.camdenews.org":http://www.camdenews.org/ Laurel Parrott, editor "laurel@home-media.com":mailto:laurel@home-media.com News for the Camden community in North Minneapolis. The Circle PO Box 6026 Minneapolis, MN 55406 Michael Carlson Bassett, editor "www.thecirclenews.org":http://www.thecirclenews.org "circlempls@aol.com":mailto:circlempls@aol.com 612/722-3686 News, opinion, and features for Native Americans in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. Hiiraan Online "www.hiiraan.com":http://www.hiiraan.com Ramla Bile, Editor "ramlabile@gmail.com":mailto:ramlabile@gmail.com News and information about Somalia. Hmong Today "www.hmongtoday.com":http://www.hmongtoday.com 900 Dale St. St. Paul, MN 55103 Wameng Moua, Editor "editor@hmongtoday.com":mailto:editor@hmongtoday.com 651/489-0021 Bi-weekly journal of news and culture for the Twin Cities Hmong community Inside Minnesota Politics "www.insideminnesotapolitics.com":http://www.insideminnesotapolitics.com Mike McIntee, editor "mmcintee@mac.com":mailto:mmcintee@mac.com Minnesota's first political podcast Insight News "www.insightnews.com":http://www.insightnews.com 1815 Bryant Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411 612/588-1313 Submissions: patricia@insightnews.com For more than 20 years, a voice for the local African American community. KFAI Radio "www.kfai.org":http://www.kfai.org 1808 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 "newsdepartment@kfai.org":mailto:newsdepartment@kfai.org Radio without boundaries Korean Quarterly "www.koreanquarterly.org":http://www.koreanquarterly.org PO Box 6789 St. Paul, MN 55106 Martha Vickery, managing editor "koreanquarterly@gmail.com":mailto:koreanquarterly@gmail.com 651/771-8164 News, features, and literature for the Korean community in the Twin Cities and beyond. Land Stewardship Project "http://www.landstewardshipproject.org":http://www.landstewardshipproject.org 821 E. 35th St., Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55407 Phone (651) 653-0618; Fax: -0589 "bdevore@landstewardshipproject.org":bdevore@landstewardshipproject.org The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) fosters an ethic of stewardship for farmland, to promote sustainable agriculture and to develop sustainable communities. La Prensa de Minnesota "www.laprensademn.com":http://www.laprensademn.com/ Latino Communications Network, LLC 1516 E. Lake Street, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55407 Alberto Monserrate, editorial director "alberto@lcnmedia.com":mailto:alberto@lcnmedia.com 612/729-5900 The oldest Latino publication in Minnesota, featuring a fully bilingual format. The Liberian Journal The Liberian Journal Abdullah Kiatamba, Editor "info@theliberianjournal.com":mailto:info@theliberianjournal.com Minneapolis Labor Review "www.minneapolisunions.org":http://www.minneapolisunions.org Steve Share, Editor "laborreview@mplscluc.com":mailto:laborreview@mplscluc.com For nearly a century, the newspaper of record for the local labor movement. The Minneapolis Observer "www.mplsobserver.com":http://www.mplsobserver.com 5353 44th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55417 contact: Sharon Parker "sharon@mplsobserver.com":mailto:sharon@mplsobserver.com 612-721-0268 Exploring the bucolic city. Minnesota 2020 "www.mn2020.org":http://www.mn2020.org Chris Shields Deputy Communications Director Minnesota 2020 "chris.shields@mn2020.org":mailto:chris.shields@mn2020.org 651-314-4729 The Minnesota Daily "www.mndaily.com":http://www.mndaily.com 2301 University Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 Anna Weggel, editor in chief "news@mndaily.com":mailto:news@mndaily.com 612/627-4070 The daily newspaper for the University of Minnesota. Minnesota Independent "www.minnesotaindependent.com":http://www.minnesotaindependent.com Paul Schmelzer, Managing Editor "eyeteeth.org@gmail.com":mailto:eyeteeth.org@gmail.com Minnesota Independent is an independently-produced political news daily featuring original and investigative reporting. Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder "www.spokesman-recorder.com":http://www.spokesman-recorder.com Tracey Williams, Publisher "twilliams@spokesman-recorder.com":mailto:twilliams@spokesman-recorder.com 612/827-4021 A chronicle of African American life in the Twin Cities for more than 70 years. Minnesota Women’s Press "www.womenspress.com":http://www.womenspress.com 771 Raymond Ave. St. Paul, MN 55114 Michele St. Martin, editor "editor@womenspress.com":mailto:editor@womenspress.com 651/646-3968 A voice for women throughout the Twin Cities. The Mix "www.twincitiesfood.coop/mix":http://www.twincitiesfood.coop/mix 2380 Wycliff Street, Suite 108 St. Paul, MN 55114 Patricia Cumbie, editor "themix@ncga.coop":mailto:themix@ncga.coop (612) 325-7851 (866) 202-3709 - fax Mix is a bimonthly publication of Twin Cities Natural Food Co-ops, an association of 10 co-ops located in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area. themix@ncga.coop Mshale "www.mshale.com":http://www.mshale.com Edwin Okong'o, Editor "mshale@mshale.com":mailto:mshale@mshale.com The African community newspaper MTN "http://www.mtn.org":http://www.mtn.org The Minneapolis Television Network Pamela Colby. Executive Director "prc@mtn.org":mailto:prc@mtn.org 125 SE Main St. Mpls. MN. 55414 phone 612-331-8575 x 304 fax 612-331-8578 The Northeast Beat "http://northeastbeat.com/":http://northeastbeat.com/ Dan Haugen, editor "editor@northeastbeat.com":mailto:editor@northeastbeat.com A blog and citizen journalism site dedicated to covering Northeast Minneapolis. Northeaster Kerry Ashmore, editor "contact@nenorthnews.com":mailto:contact@nenorthnews.com "http://nenorthnews.com/Home.asp":http://nenorthnews.com/Home.asp The bi-weekly voice of Northeast Minneapolis. North News Kerry Ashmore, editor "contact@nenorthnews.com":mailto:contact@nenorthnews.com "http://nenorthnews.com/Home.asp":http://nenorthnews.com/Home.asp The monthly newspaper of North Minneapolis. Park Bugle "www.parkbugle.org":http://www.parkbugle.org Dave Healy "editor@parkbugle.org":mailto:editor@parkbugle.org 651/646-5369 The monthly newspaper of the St. Anthony Park, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale and northwest Como Park neighborhoods. Phillips Community Television "http://www.phillipscommunitytv.org":http://www.phillipscommunitytv.org/ 734 E. Lake St., Suite 212 Minneapolis MN 55407 (612) 821-3938 John Gwinn, Program Director "pctv@mtn.org":mailto:pctv@mtn.org Video journalism by Minneapolis teens. Radio Free Nation "http://myradiofreenation.com":http://myradiofreenation.com Marty Owings, Director Radio Free Nation is an Independent Digital Media Project. Session Weekly/Session Daily "http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/swmain.asp":http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/swmain.asp Lee Ann Schutz, editor "leeann.schutz@house.mn":mailto:leeann.schutz@house.mn Publication of the Minnesota House of Representatives information service. Southside Pride "www.southsidepride.com":http://www.southsidepride.com/ 3300 Chicago Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 Ed Felien, editor "editor@southsidepride.com":mailto:editor@southsidepride.com 612/824-0000 A monthly newspaper for South Minneapolis. SPNN "http://www.spnn.org":http://www.spnn.org St. Paul community cable television Mike Wassenaar, director "wassenaar@spnn.org":mailto:wassenaar@spnn.org St. Paul Union Advocate "www.stpaulunions.org":http://www.stpaulunions.org 411 Main St. #202 St. Paul, MN 55102 Michael Kuchta, editor "advocate@stpaulunions.org":mailto:advocate@stpaulunions.org 651/222-3787 x12 Helping workers unleash their power since 1897 Truth to Tell "https://www.kfai.org/node/682":https://www.kfai.org/node/682 1808 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 Andy Driscoll, Producer "truthtotell@driscollgroup.com":mailto:truthtotell@driscollgroup.com For archived podcasts, try Podcast Alley Twin Cities Indymedia "www.twincities.indymedia.org":http://www.twincities.indymedia.org IMC Editorial Collective "imc-tc@lists.indymedia.org":mailto:imc-tc@lists.indymedia.org Community-based open publishing for everyone who believes another world is possible. The Uptake "www.theuptake.org":http://www.theuptake.org Michael McIntee, Executive Producer (651) 261-2272 "michael.mcintee@theuptake.org":mailto:michael.mcintee@theuptake.org The UpTake is a media and technology services organization dedicated to advancing democracy through citizen journalism. Uptown Neighborhood News "www.carag.org/news/unn.htm":http://www.carag.org/news/unn.htm 612/259-1372 "uptownnews@yahoo.com":mailto:uptownnews@yahoo.com The monthly newspaper for the Uptown area of Minneapolis. Workday Minnesota "www.workdayminnesota.com":http://www.workdayminnesota.com Barb Kucera, editor "kucer004@umn.edu":mailto:kucer004@umn.edu 612/624-1104 The online chronicle of the labor movement in Minnesota. NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION PARTNERS Lake Street Council / The Lake Line "www.lakestreetcouncil.org/news-newsletter.htm":http://www.lakestreetcouncil.org/news-newsletter.htm 919 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 Phone: 612-822-0232 Fax: 612-821-6219 Joyce Wisdom, Communications "jwisdom@lakestreetcouncil.org":mailto:jwisdom@lakestreetcouncil.org St. Anthony Park Community Council "http://www.sapcc.org":http://www.sapcc.org 890 Cromwell Avenue St. Paul, MN 55114 Amy Sparks, Executive Director "amy@sapcc.org":mailto:amy@sapcc.org Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association "http://www.standish-ericsson.org":http://www.standish-ericsson.org 1830 E. 42nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 Telephone: (612) 721-1601 Fax: (612) 721-4687 "office@standish-ericsson.org":mailto:office@standish-ericsson.org The Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association brings neighbors together to build on the strengths of the Standish and Ericsson neighborhoods – stability, diversity and concern for others. ARTS MEDIA AND BLOGS Alchemy alchemyarch.blogspot.com Betsy Gabler, Editor "betsy@weehouses.com":mailto:betsy@weehouses.com The official blog of St. Paul's Alchemy Architects. ARP! (Art Review & Preview) "artreviewandpreview.org":http://artreviewandpreview.org Tiffany Hockin and Ariel Pate, editors "art.neutopia@gmail.com":mailto:art.neutopia@gmail.com News and views on art in the Twin Cities. Quarterly. Scholarly. Informative! Barefootblogger barefootpenny.blogspot.com Penelope Freeh, Editor "barefootpenny@gmail.com":mailto:barefootpenny@blogspot.com A blog about dance and the arts in the Twin Cities. Bat of Minerva batofminerva.blogspot.com Peter Shea, Editor "shea0017@umn.edu":mailto:shea0017@umn.edu A video blog about theater and the arts. Beckett's Martyr beckettsmartyr.blogspot.com Ralph Pennel, Editor Creative writing by the fiction editor of Midway Journal. Booked in St. Paul bookedinstpaul.blogspot.com A blog of reading recommendations from St. Paul librarians. Brit Rock at the Top britishrockisalwaystop.blogspot.com Brody McCoy, Editor "britrockatthetop@live.com":mailto:britrockatthetop@live.com Concert reports and other ruminations by a blogger with his feet in Minnesota and his heart in the U.K. CakeIn15 cakein15.com "cakein15@gmail.com":cakein15@gmail.com CakeIn15 is based in the Twin Cities and features short concert reviews, CD reviews, photo blogs, art and theater reviews, and thoughtful insights on various multimedia. East-Lake.net www.east-lake.net Brian Moen, Editor A Minneapolis-based blog about music, art, and life generally. 50,000,000 Sparber Fans Can't Be Wrong sparberfans.blogspot.com Max Sparber, Editor The blog of Max "Bunny" Sparber. HowWasTheShow.com www.howwastheshow.com Bob Longmore, Editor "bob@howwastheshow.com":mailto:bob@howwastheshow.com Reviews and news regarding music and theater in the Twin Cities and beyond. InDigest www.indigestmag.com Dustin Nelson, editor "dlukenelson@gmail.com":mailto:dlukenelson@gmail.com An online literary magazine focused on creating a dialogue about and among the arts. Le Petit Connaisseur de la Monde lepetitconnaisseurdelamode.blogspot.com Jahna Peloquin, Editor "jahna@eclecticoiffeur.com":mailto:jahna@eclecticoiffeur.com A blog about fashion and style in the Twin Cities. l'etoile letoilemagazine.blogspot.com Kate Iverson, Editor "kate@letoilemagazine.com":mailto:kate@letoilemagazine.com A blog about the Twin Cities cultural scene. Life of Cyn cyncollins.blogspot.com Cyn Collins, Editor "cynth@bitstream.net":mailto:cynth@bitstream.net A blog about arts in the Twin Cities. Little Lost Causes and Little Relaxed Minds littlelostcausesandlittlerelaxedminds.blogspot.com Meggie Elder, Editor "meggieelder@gmail.com":mailto:meggieelder@gmail.com The blog of Meggie Elder, a writer and teacher. live.eat.play.twin cities livetwincities.blogspot.com Mary Kay Bailey, Editor "marykay_bailey@yahoo.com":mailto:marykay_bailey@yahoo.com A blog dedicated to the great urban neighborhoods of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Midway Journal midwayjournal.com "editors@midwayjournal.com":mailto:editors@midwayjournal.com A veritable banquet of literary fare, based in St. Paul. Midwest Broadcast midwestbroadcast.blogspot.com Michael Herriges, editor "mherriges@gmail.com":mailto:mherriges@gmail.com Global hip-hop commentary with a Minnesota state of mind. Mill City Scene millcityscene.com Roe Pressley, Editor "editor@millcityscene.com":mailto:editor@millcityscene.com The inside scoop on local hip-hop. The Minneapoline theminneapoline.blogspot.com Ellen Dahl, Editor "ellenminneapoline@yahoo.com":mailto:ellenminneapoline@yahoo.com Minneapolis street fashion at its best...and, occasionally, worst. Minneapolis Review mplsreview.blogspot.com Dustin Nelson, Editor "dlukenelson@gmail.com":mailto:dlukenelson@gmail.com A blog about film and culture in the Minneapolis area. Minneapolis Street Art Observer mplsstreetart.blogspot.com Dustin Nelson, Editor "dlukenelson@gmail.com":mailto:dlukenelson@gmail.com Photos of, and obervations on, street art in Minneapolis; focused on the Whittier neighborhood. Minnesota Historical Society—Collections Up Close discussions.mnhs.org/collections Notes on Minnesota history, and specifically Minnesota Historical Society collections, by MNHS staff. Minnesota Mist minnesotamist.blogspot.com The blog of Gary Peterson, performing arts professional and consultant to nonprofit organizations. MinnesotaPlaylist minnesotaplaylist.com MinnesotaPlaylist provides information and inspiration for Minnesota’s performing arts. Minnesota Theatre minnesotatheatre.blogspot.com Robert Stuber, Editor "rjstuber@gmail.com":mailto:rjstuber@gmail.com A blog about theater and culture, with a special focus on southeast Minnesota. mnartists.org "www.mnartists.org":http://www.mnartists.org 1750 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403 Susannah Schouweiler, editor "editor@mnartists.org ":mailto:editor@mnartists.org 612/375-7616 Local artists on the local arts scene. MNDialog mnfilmtv.org/mndialog Rebecca Collins, Editor "mndialog@mnfilmtv.org":mailto:mndialog@mnfilmtv.org (651) 645-3600 The official blog of the Minnesota Film and TV Board. Northern Outpost northernoutpost.net Max Becker, Editor "maxwellbecker@gmail.com":mailto:maxwellbecker@gmail.com Performances and interviews with Twin Cities bands and touring acts. Perfect Porridge perfectporridge.com Greg Swan, Managing Editor "greg@perfectporridge.com":mailto:greg@perfectporridge.com Music! Minneapolis! Mutiny! Ren is the DJ renisthedj.com Steven Renderos, Editor "rende007@umn.edu":mailto:rende007@umn.edu A blog hosted by Steven Renderos, a.k.a. DJ Ren. Reveille Magazine reveillemag.com Steve McPherson, Managing Editor "steve@reveillemag.com":mailto:steve@reveillemag.com A new generation of Twin Cities music writing. Rhubarbism rhubarbism.com Jon Collins, Editor "coll0229@gmail.com":mailto:coll0229@gmail.com Commentary on underground culture, independent music, and grassroots politics in the land of sky blue waters. Rift Magazine "http://www.riftmagazine.com":http://www.riftmagazine.com PO Box 18700 Minneapolis MN 55418 "rich@riftmagazine.com":mailto:rich@riftmagazine.com Coverage of the local music and arts scene. Sai Werd Ink "http://www.saiwerd.blogspot.com":http://www.saiwerd.blogspot.com "poeticassassins@gmail.com":mailto:poeticassassins@gmail.com The blog of the Poetic Assassins, a spoken-word and literary collective based in the Twin Cities. 3-Minute Egg "http://threeminuteegg.org":http://threeminuteegg.org "mpeiken@gmail.com":mailto:mpeiken@gmail.com Short videos on local arts and culture. A Tiny Machine "http://www.atinymachine.blogspot.com":http://www.atinymachine.blogspot.com "atinymachine@gmail.com":mailto:atinymachine@gmail.com A Tiny Machine lives in Minneapolis and is the editor-in-chief of l'étoile magazine. She has never been to Comic Con. It haunts her. We Heart Music "http://weheartmusic.vox.com":http://weheartmusic.vox.com "vu@weheartmusic.com":mailto:vu@weheartmusic.com A group of music fans writing about music. CONTRIBUTING BLOGS All Learning, All the Time Multi-author Daily Planet blog includes writing by community members about education issues. Arts Orbit Multisource blog about the local arts scene, featuring both original contributions by Daily Planet writers and entries reprinted from partner blogs and online publications. Blandin on Broadband Blandin on Broadband offers information on broadband use, access, and trends especially in rural Minnesota. Sponsored by the Blandin Foundation and their Broadband Initiative. Building Minnesota The Daily Planet republishes some posts from Todd Melby's Building Minnesota blog. By the People By the People is a weblog on civic engagement produced by the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs of the University of Minnesota. Cabbages and Kings Multi-author TC Daily Planet blog with interesting but hard-to-categorize blog submissions. Cinna.mn A blog by Erica Mauter: "A place where I (and others) can talk about the sometimes strange experience of being a person of color in Minnesota." Engage Minnesota Re-published with permission from Engage Minnesota, a blog by and about Muslims in Minnesota. Contact: Feda Wazwaz "fwazwaz@gmail.com":mailto:fwazwaz@gmail.com Eyeteeth Occasional posts from Paul Schmelzer's blog, Eyeteeth, are re-published with his permission. Facts and Fictions Occasional posts are republished with permission from Eleanor Arnason's blog The Fifth Column Stephen B. Young, Global Executive Director of the Caux Round Table, occasionally blogs for the Daily Planet. Flyover Land Amy Rea writes about the best of Minnesota, and why you shouldn't just fly over. Fresh.mn A blog by Erica Mauter: "It’s about living in the Twin Cities. That’s all. That’s a lot, actually." From the Soapbox As the 2008 election approaches, TCDP is receiving many thoughtful opinion columns about candidates and issues. The Soapbox blog offers a space for local opinion on (mostly) national and world issues, including elections. Ground Zero Rich Broderick teaches journalism, serves on the board of the Twin Cities Media Alliance, and sometimes still finds time to write for the TC Daily Planet. Hispanic Fanatic Occasional posts republished from the Hispanic Fanatic blogger. Keeping the Faith Occasional posts republished from Mary Turck's blog. Kolet ink Daily Planet contributor Colette Davidson is currently living and writing in France. MinneAfrica
MinneAfrica offers a way to connect, reconnect and stay connected with Africans and friends of Africans in Minnesota. Minneapolis and St. Paul Restaurant Critics blog Occasional posts republished from Nick and Natasha Laul's blog. Minnesota Budget Bites A multi-author blog published by the Minnesota Council on Nonprofits. New Minnesotans Speak Multi-author Daily Planet blog features voices of new Minnesotans. Many of them participate as part of English Language Learning classes, either in high school or in adult literacy programs. Nygaard Notes Local and national media analysis from Jeff Nygaard's blog. Politics from the Precincts Occasional blogs about the political process from a variety of participants. Rosemary Writes Rosemary Ruffenach is a teacher who occasionally finds time to write for the TC Daily Planet. School Talk Joe Nathan (jnathan@umn.edu) is a former public school educator who directs the Center for School Change at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute. Single White Fringe Geek (and Mom) Matthew A. Everett is one of five bloggers covering the Minnesota Fringe Festival for the Daily Planet. Think Forward is a blog written by staff of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy covering sustainability as it intersects with food, rural development, international trade, the environment and public health. The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and technology, and advocacy. Womb With a View Phillip Andrew Bennett Low is one of five bloggers covering the Minnesota Fringe Festival for the Daily Planet. World Views World Views is a multi-author Daily Planet blog that publishes stories, reflection and analysis with an international perspective and a Minnesota connection.